Local students presented ‘turn-around’ awards

By the Midland Daily News

Published
8:41 am EDT, Tuesday, May 15, 2012

A number of students from area high schools recently were recognized at the seventh annual Clare-Gladwin Area School Board Association’s Turn-Around Achievement Awards at Mid Michigan Community College.

The students were honored for making a positive and significant change in their lives during their high school careers.

“Every student’s story is different. Some have overcome academic challenges, while others have figured out how to handle negative peer pressure,” said Sheryl Presler, Clare-Gladwin Regional Education Service District superintendent. “This ceremony is designed to honor the students who have persevered during some very difficult personal or family situations and have taken charge of their futures.”

The keynote speaker at the awards ceremony was 1996 Harrison High School graduate Cora Hallauer. Holding an associate’s degree in elementary education and business from Mid Michigan Community College, Hallauer and her husband own three area businesses.

In addition to a certificate, recipients of the Turn-Around Achievement Awards were given one of three scholarships, each of which entitles them to six credit hours of in-district tuition at MMCC. The scholarships included the Doug Dodge Academic Opportunity Award for the Beaverton, Clare, Farwell, Gladwin, and Harrison schools students; the Al Roeseler Academic Opportunity Award for the students from Coleman High School; and the Tom Gilstad Academic Opportunity Award for those attending Bullock Creek High School or Meridian High School.